Less stressed now that we have our visas and travel itinerary. This week I have managed to knock off most of the items on our packing list. Even got my electric convert. Feeling kind of liberated about the prospect of traveling with strangers. I was initially worried about how I would fit in, but each time we gather I feel more at ease. We completed our last group project and I … [Read more...] about Less Stress and a Few Worries
Feeling the end of the semester stress building. I know I will miss my family when we are away on our trip, but I am ready to be in a more relaxed environment for a bit. The balance between home and school is doing me in this semester. Looking forward to wandering in places I know nothing about where my only baggage is actual luggage. … [Read more...] about End of the Semester
During our travels in Myanmar we will visit a few stunning Pagodas. The first of these is the Shwedagon Pagoda, it is said be the oldest and most spectacular in the world. The round-tiered tower structure is based on 3rd century Nepalese Stupas. Like Stupas these structures are said to house relics like the teeth and hair of Gautama Buddha. Pagodas are places of worship and … [Read more...] about Shwedagon Pagoda
Being a westerner and raised in baptist home it is difficult to comprehend a devotion to self pursuit of spiritual awareness but I would like to understand more. This week I read about Buddhism trying to understand the difference in Theravadins and Mahayana Buddhism. The contrast reminds me of Hasidic Jews and non-orthodox jews or Southern Baptist and non-denominational sects. … [Read more...] about Understanding Buddhist Sects
Myanmar Accessible Data and Fast Food This week has been a bit frustrating attempting to find consumer data for our Cultural Snap shot presentation. It occurs to me the challenges and risk businesses take when investing in nations with limited transparency and political uncertainty. Considering how might the cautious investor proceed in this landscape? Small steps I … [Read more...] about Myanmar Accessible Data and Fast Food